Apple shares gain almost 5%

During Tuesday's early US trading hours, December 22, shares of Apple skyrocketed to 134.40. The shares gained 4.78%.  

It is likely that the advance was triggered by an announcement that the US multinational technology company was aiming to manufacture passenger vehicle by 2024 with its own battery technology. 

Note that it is still unclear who would produce an Apple-branded car, as the company supposedly does not have the the required production facilities.